The star ring in front of Chen Mo was larger than the star ring on Science Island.
The star ring on Binhai Science Island was used for experiments, but this one is actually put into use. Its total installed capacity reaches 21 million kilowatts.
According to theoretical calculations, as long as the star ring operates stably, the power generation capacity of this nuclear power plant can exceed 100 billion kilowatt hours a year.
With this power generation, five nuclear power plants in the developed eastern coastal areas can provide the electricity consumption of a province, while in the inland or western areas, only one or two nuclear power plants can supply the electricity consumption of the entire province.
The most important thing is that the operation of nuclear fusion power plants is harmless and safe.
Today was the day when the star ring of the nuclear power plant was ready to be activated. When Wan Yuanxi informed him, he immediately put down his work and came over.
This launch is of great importance.
"The data has been confirmed, there is no problem." Mo Nu said.
"Ready to start."
Chen Mo left the star ring and headed towards the control room.
The star ring is about to be launched, and the entire staff of Dayu Bay is looking forward to it. Their three years of hard work have been waiting for today. Once successful, they will start another history of mankind.
"I have a hunch that our launch today will be recorded in the annals of human history."
Lu Long swallowed his saliva, feeling more excited than ever before.
He was a postdoctoral fellow at the Academy of Sciences. Not long after he joined high-temperature plasma research, he came across an opportunity to be one of the first batch of nuclear fusion researchers sent to Binhai Science Island by the Academy of Sciences.
The techniques and theories he learned here were enough for him to become an international-level expert in the field of high-temperature plasma research.
But the work here is confidential, and he cannot publish any papers or even appear publicly in front of the media.
But it doesn't matter. Now that the star ring is completed, this sense of accomplishment cannot be brought by a few ordinary papers. From the time he joined high-temperature plasma research, he knew that fame and fortune were not what he wanted to strive for.
"I also have this intuition, it's very strong." Baili Jing said.
There has never been a moment when my intuition was as heavy as today. Thinking of the successful result, I began to feel uncontrollably excited.
"Attention all staff, sir, please prepare to start. The star ring will ignite in 30 minutes." While the two were chatting, the voice of the artificial intelligence of the nuclear fusion power station sounded, reminding everyone at their post.
The man the artificial intelligence in the nuclear fusion power plant is talking about is Chen Mo.
All of a sudden, everyone cheered up and stopped chatting, but finally confirmed their work problems.
The next half hour was a bit difficult. They had worked here for more than three years, and now it felt like these 30 minutes were longer than their three years.
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"Power on."
"The star ring field system is normal; the vacuum chamber is normal; the water cooling system has been started; the divertor is normal."
"Increase the toroidal field (B-coil) current, 50,000 amps...100,000 amps...200,000 amps...400,000 amps...1 trillion amps..."
Changes in various data appeared on the screen in the Star Ring control room.
Now is the preparation work before ignition, and the personnel in the control room are already nervous. Success or failure depends on this one move. If it succeeds this time, today will also be a day recorded in human history.
The ignition principle of the star ring and the tokamak device are the same, and they both use induced current to ignite.
The current in the toroidal field is large enough. After reaching the peak value, the power is cut off for an instant, allowing the current to be. A large enough induced current will be generated instantly in the vacuum chamber, causing the free electrons to collide and ionize at that moment, forming a high-temperature plasma.
"Fueling in progress; ohmic (E-coil) heating coil current has been increased to maximum;"
“…”
As time goes by, the preparations have been completed, and now is the critical moment - disconnect the circuit of the toroidal field, allow the current to reach the minimum value, and officially ignite.
The only one who remained calm was Chen Mo.
According to the theoretical values, there is no problem with ignition this time.
Chen Mo also specifically asked Mo Nu to simulate it on a supercomputer to confirm that the data was feasible.
After preparations were completed, everyone in the control room looked at Chen Mo. Only when Chen Mo said start, the staff in charge of the power supply would press the button.
"Light the fire."
Chen Mo said lightly, and the staff member in charge of the power button confirmed the command and pressed the button.
This moment seemed to press on the hearts of everyone in the control room, causing everyone's breathing to freeze at this moment, and they did not dare to take a breath.
"Ignition successful. The plasma beam temperature is 102 million degrees Celsius... is heating the plasma... increasing the plasma pressure..."
The familiar reporting language of artificial intelligence fell into the ears of everyone, like the sound of nature, and there were thunderous cheers and applause.
They have been waiting for more than three years just for the words 'ignition successful'.
Wan Yuanxi, the eldest, burst into tears and then secretly wiped them away.
Having been engaged in nuclear fusion research for decades, he once thought that the cause of nuclear fusion would be left to future generations. Unexpectedly, he would be able to see a nuclear power plant completed and successfully operated during his lifetime.
Even if he is not the leader of this technology, it is enough for him to participate. Seeing that the motherland is strong and there are successors to his career, he can retire with peace of mind and take care of himself.
Yang Mingzhe's eyes were also red with excitement. As the general manager of China Nuclear Energy Group, Zhao Min came to him to join him after he retired from the nuclear power plant to form and manage the nuclear energy group.
Over the years, all his efforts have been focused on the nuclear power plant. Today, seeing the star ring successfully ignited, his mood is like watching his own child be born healthy.
This time it is not an experimental star ring, but a power station star ring, which has a completely different meaning.
In the control room, several researchers laughed and sobbed together.
They were crying because they had not been home for several years since they started constructing nuclear power plants. They did not even dare to tell their families what they were doing at work, and they could not go back to visit their family members when they were sick.
They laugh because after several years of hard work, they finally see results. This sense of accomplishment makes them feel that these few years have been worthwhile.
"Notice down and have a celebration banquet."
As soon as Chen Mo finished speaking, the staff in the control room and even the entire nuclear power plant burst into excitement.
This sound was undoubtedly the hammer falling, and the star ring was successfully ignited.
The successful operation of the nuclear fusion power plant is of great significance. From this moment on, the era of energy transformation has officially begun. They are all witnesses of this moment.
"Preparing for the start-up ceremony of a nuclear power plant. The completion of mankind's first official nuclear fusion power plant. This is a good opportunity to announce to the world. There still needs to be a sense of ceremony." Chen Mo walked to Yang Mingzhe and said.
"After waiting for almost four years, I have been waiting for this moment. The planning document for the launch ceremony is almost gathering dust, but it is finally put to use." Yang Mingzhe secretly wiped the tears from his eyes and laughed heartily.
This was the happiest day in his entire life.
The star ring of the Dawu Bay nuclear fusion power station was successfully ignited.
The news was simultaneously exposed from the official websites of China Nuclear Energy Group, Marching Ant Group and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. In less than twenty minutes, it was like a huge tsunami, sweeping through various news platforms and social platforms around the world, occupying the most prominent headline position.
Everyone who saw the news was shocked.
This is almost a sign of the start of human energy revolution, and perhaps a sign of a turning point in human civilization.
The wings of change are fanning at this moment, and the impact behind it is enough to cause a magnitude 10 earthquake in the global economy, politics, and science and technology fields.
(End of chapter)